Saturday, August 2, 2014

alpha receptor

There are 2 alpha receptor:
  • alpha 1 receptor 
  • alpha 2 receptor

Alpha 2 receptor: 
  • presynaptic receptors 
  • inhibitory receptors
  • when stimulated; the end result will be inhibition of neurotransmition


Alpha 1 receptor:
  • postsynaptic receptor
  • stimulatory receptor
  • stimulation will lead to stimulation; if in the blood vessels may lead to vasoconstriction

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